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[1.] What did you do in 2006 that you have never done before?
A Shakespeare play. Flew to New York to audition for drama schools. Got a first class BA degree. (4.0 GPA¬) Moved to London. Rented my own flat. Got free lance work. Rejected a job in Waterstones. Got work as a paid professional actor.
[2.] Did you keep all of last years resolutions?
Nope.
[3.] Have you any resolutions for next year?
Hmmmm. I'd like to be a better listener. And I want to resolve to do more of what i want to do in life.
[4.] What countries did you visit?
I went to the States to New York for a week.
[5.] What would you like to have in 2007 that you didn't have in 2006?
I would like to continue working. Preferably, in a paid static acting job where I have my days free and perform in the evening.
[6.] What date in 2006 will remain etched in your memory?
Hmmm. January 12th probably. Tim's birthday is now shared with the birth of my nephew, Toby!
[7.] What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My degree.
[8.] What was your biggest failure?
Um...I hate to call it a failure as things have worked out OK in the end- but i can't help feeling that i would have enjoyed life even more if i had performed better in New York and got a place at a fancy US drama school.
[9.] Did you suffer any illness or injury?
Just coughs and colds- nothing major. Thank you!
[10.] What was the best thing you bought?
It's sad to admit it- but i love my six feet under box set!
[11.] Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
The head of Aberystwyth's atttitude towards me going to Us is the first thing that came to mind!
[12.] Where did most of your money go?
Rent.
[13.] What did you get really really really excited about?
Graduating. Moving to London!
[14.] What songs will always remind you of 2006?
"All I want for Christmas"- Mariah Carey. It's all I ever hear in our troupe's van.
"Blue Moon" - Will eternally remind me of Midsummer Nights Dream.
"I don't feel like dancing." - Scissor Sisters. Just because.
[15.] Compared to this time last year are you :
[A] Fatter or thinner? Probably about the same. Despite the fact i eat sooo much chocalate!
[B] Happier or sadder? Happier. I feel the culture shock on returning to UK has deadened a little bit. I'm enjoying London, and although i still miss Athens so much, i'm getting better.
[C] Richer or poorer? Poorer. But I did move to the big smoke, so it's gotta be expected!
[16.] What do you wish you'd done more of?
Keeping in touch with people.
[17.] What do you wish you'd done less of?
Procrastinating and chasing after men.
[18.] How will you be spending Christmas?
At home with family.
[19.] Which LJ users did you meet for the first time?
None.
[20.] Did you fall in love in 2006?
Nope.
[21.] How many one night stands?
Hmmmm. I took a few boys home- but didn't have sex with any of them. Virginity remains intact.
[22] What was your favourite TV show?
Doctor Who.
[23.] Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Nope. Although I really dislike the fact that me and Richard Cheshire fell out.
[24.] What was/were the best books you read?
A million little pieces by James Frey
[25.] What was your greatest musical discovery?
I'm stuck here.
[26.] What did you want and get?
Acting work. House in London, with great housemates. Good health for myself and family.
[27.] What did you want and not get?
Into Drama School. A Boyfriend. Really good acting work.
[28.] What was your favourite film this year?
The Squid and the Whale
[29.] What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I turned 24, and we went to Postarz, La Scala. It was a chilled affair but enjoyable. In the evening, I went to my drama class where Weaki and Monique came home and met Pete and Christian. I enjoyed it.
[30.] What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
Drama School in the States
[31.] How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Camden. Christian Wong.
[32.] What kept you sane?
Christian Wong and Pete Lambden (House mates)
[33.] Which celebrity did you fancy the most?
Jeremy Sisto. Or the guy off the perfume ads.
[34.] Which political issue stirred you the most?
Taxes.
[35.] Who did you miss?
Tim. And all friends in the States.
[36.] Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year?
Go for it.
[37.] Quote a song that sums up your year
Let me take you by the hand, and walk you through the streets of London. There are things there, that will really blow your mind...
A Shakespeare play. Flew to New York to audition for drama schools. Got a first class BA degree. (4.0 GPA¬) Moved to London. Rented my own flat. Got free lance work. Rejected a job in Waterstones. Got work as a paid professional actor.
[2.] Did you keep all of last years resolutions?
Nope.
[3.] Have you any resolutions for next year?
Hmmmm. I'd like to be a better listener. And I want to resolve to do more of what i want to do in life.
[4.] What countries did you visit?
I went to the States to New York for a week.
[5.] What would you like to have in 2007 that you didn't have in 2006?
I would like to continue working. Preferably, in a paid static acting job where I have my days free and perform in the evening.
[6.] What date in 2006 will remain etched in your memory?
Hmmm. January 12th probably. Tim's birthday is now shared with the birth of my nephew, Toby!
[7.] What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My degree.
[8.] What was your biggest failure?
Um...I hate to call it a failure as things have worked out OK in the end- but i can't help feeling that i would have enjoyed life even more if i had performed better in New York and got a place at a fancy US drama school.
[9.] Did you suffer any illness or injury?
Just coughs and colds- nothing major. Thank you!
[10.] What was the best thing you bought?
It's sad to admit it- but i love my six feet under box set!
[11.] Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
The head of Aberystwyth's atttitude towards me going to Us is the first thing that came to mind!
[12.] Where did most of your money go?
Rent.
[13.] What did you get really really really excited about?
Graduating. Moving to London!
[14.] What songs will always remind you of 2006?
"All I want for Christmas"- Mariah Carey. It's all I ever hear in our troupe's van.
"Blue Moon" - Will eternally remind me of Midsummer Nights Dream.
"I don't feel like dancing." - Scissor Sisters. Just because.
[15.] Compared to this time last year are you :
[A] Fatter or thinner? Probably about the same. Despite the fact i eat sooo much chocalate!
[B] Happier or sadder? Happier. I feel the culture shock on returning to UK has deadened a little bit. I'm enjoying London, and although i still miss Athens so much, i'm getting better.
[C] Richer or poorer? Poorer. But I did move to the big smoke, so it's gotta be expected!
[16.] What do you wish you'd done more of?
Keeping in touch with people.
[17.] What do you wish you'd done less of?
Procrastinating and chasing after men.
[18.] How will you be spending Christmas?
At home with family.
[19.] Which LJ users did you meet for the first time?
None.
[20.] Did you fall in love in 2006?
Nope.
[21.] How many one night stands?
Hmmmm. I took a few boys home- but didn't have sex with any of them. Virginity remains intact.
[22] What was your favourite TV show?
Doctor Who.
[23.] Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Nope. Although I really dislike the fact that me and Richard Cheshire fell out.
[24.] What was/were the best books you read?
A million little pieces by James Frey
[25.] What was your greatest musical discovery?
I'm stuck here.
[26.] What did you want and get?
Acting work. House in London, with great housemates. Good health for myself and family.
[27.] What did you want and not get?
Into Drama School. A Boyfriend. Really good acting work.
[28.] What was your favourite film this year?
The Squid and the Whale
[29.] What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I turned 24, and we went to Postarz, La Scala. It was a chilled affair but enjoyable. In the evening, I went to my drama class where Weaki and Monique came home and met Pete and Christian. I enjoyed it.
[30.] What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?
Drama School in the States
[31.] How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Camden. Christian Wong.
[32.] What kept you sane?
Christian Wong and Pete Lambden (House mates)
[33.] Which celebrity did you fancy the most?
Jeremy Sisto. Or the guy off the perfume ads.
[34.] Which political issue stirred you the most?
Taxes.
[35.] Who did you miss?
Tim. And all friends in the States.
[36.] Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year?
Go for it.
[37.] Quote a song that sums up your year
Let me take you by the hand, and walk you through the streets of London. There are things there, that will really blow your mind...